Today is the day Dave comes home!! Today is a flurry of house cleaning, balloon blowing, flower picking, and Mexican food making! We will go pick Dave up later this afternoon.
Mexican food begins in the morning, with the cooking of the beans.
My mom teased me about never wearing shoes...which is true. Here in Indonesia, it's cultural to not wear your shoes inside. Here I am donning my shoes just for you mom!
I'll wear the cardigan when we go out.Outfit:
Shirt, necklace, cardi, and bag- Old Navy
Skirt- here in Indo
Shoes- Target
Apron- my sweet MIL made it for me!
Anna asked how to stay modest in a hot climate. For me, a lot of times it means being hot! As I live in a Muslim culture, it is important that when I go out, I am fully covered. So, that is why I have the cardigans. When I am at home, I try to wear cooler knit skirts and tops. I am hoping to stock up on summer wear while back in the States. I need some new cotton skirts and tops. If anyone has any they want to get rid of, let me know!
Anna asked how to stay modest in a hot climate. For me, a lot of times it means being hot! As I live in a Muslim culture, it is important that when I go out, I am fully covered. So, that is why I have the cardigans. When I am at home, I try to wear cooler knit skirts and tops. I am hoping to stock up on summer wear while back in the States. I need some new cotton skirts and tops. If anyone has any they want to get rid of, let me know!
32 comments:
Lovely outfits, Joy and Hannah!
The apron is neat, too!
Have a cheerful and joyful day!
Joyfully in Jesus,
Elizabeth
Hi Joy! You and Hannah look so lovely! Isn't it so much fun having a daughter to dress femininely with? Many blessings to you, dear friend.
Yay!! So thrilled that your hubby is coming home. Did it go by fast? Enjoy your evening. :)
Love your skirt...
Blessings!
Carrie
Hi Joy!
I just started following your blog and I already love it! You seem lik ea very sweet person and you have a beautiful family:D I loved the idea od make a video..too cute! My hubby is Mexican 9I'm from Costa Rica) so Im making Mexican food! Have a blessed day!
Hugs, Susan
A great resource for modest $10 tees is www.downeastbasics.com
You both look beautiful! So glad your hubby's coming home! I really enjoy reading his blog. My husband is hoping to get his pilots licencse when we get to Australia. Have a blessed day!
you both look great and so pretty.
God bless,
~Deanna~
I love that outfit and your apron. And your daughter's hair looks beautiful once again.
BTW, I mentioned you and your daughter in my day 3 challenge post!
What size are you? I'm always at the thrift store looking for skirts for myself. I'd love to give you some of the ones I find, but you look smaller than me. (I'm usually a 6) I'll keep my eye out for you and could send you some fun skirts while you're in the states- it'd be a fun way to bless you!
What size are you? I'm always at the thrift store looking for skirts for myself. I'd love to give you some of the ones I find, but you look smaller than me. (I'm usually a 6) I'll keep my eye out for you and could send you some fun skirts while you're in the states- it'd be a fun way to bless you!
Hey Joy, I'm so glad your hubs is coming home. So exciting. You both look great. I love your skirt. It looks nice and cool for summer.
What is the time difference for you guys.
I have some old shoes you could have--oh, wait, they're not the right size!! What size are you again?
Love, Mom
Actually, you and Hannah both look beautiful. I'm glad Dave's coming home.
Yeah, thanks mom. Yes, I have huge feet for my height....9 1/2. Thanks for pointing that out. :)
Love ya,
Joy
Have really ENJOYED these posts!!!! How do you stay so skinny??? I used to be built just like you, but after the 4th kid I just can't seem to get it back (4 years later)! LOL!!
I love these posts, too, Joy! thank you for sharing! It encourages me to put on a decent outfit and some makeup on, every day, even if its not a skirt!
Your daughter is adorable, too!
I am so enjoying these posts! You are just too adorable! :) I love your style and your sweet spirit just shines through!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Love that color on you, Joy!
Joy,
You always look easy and beautiful, one thing that many girl envy from you. About the red shirt you have, that's already acceptable actually. It is under arm and very tight shirt that is unapropriate to see here. So the unacceptable one is actually toptank.
Maylan
Hi Joy! I have been a quiet reader of your blog, but I have to comment on your modesty dress series. I can not tell you how inspiring it is to see that you can dress modestly, but still look so pretty and feminine! What an amazing example you are to other women, including myself, and also your own daughter! :)
It's a change that I have decided to start incorporating into my own life, so I bought a pretty new dress at Marshall's (no idea the last time I have bought or worn a dress!) And am planning to get some cute new cardigans at Old Navy soon! Thank you. :)
Also, I am so happy for you that your husband is coming home. Enjoy your time together!
Many blessings,
Erin
Many blessings,
Erin
This really was a fun challenge. I posted my week and today's dress just now. Have fun with your hubby!!
I absolutely LOVE this outfit....I would wear this exact same thing if I had it, lol. Even the apron is adorable...your MIL did a great job!
Cute outfits once again. I love the apron, too.
Know you are enjoying having Dave back...cute apron! :)
I want to know who is doing all your photography!
Your apron is totally cute!
I really enjoy your blog and have started a mini challenge over at mine on The Art of Home Blessing! I am trying to bless my home week by week day by day and would love for anyone to join in; just so we can all stay inspired together.
Oh I am so excited to have found your blog! Another Missionary Stay at Home Mommy and wow you´ve sure got your hands full with 5!
We are missionaries in Spain! I couldn´t imagine being anywhere else because it´s where God has called us. But I am sure you feel the same about Indonesia! I love the asian pacific culture! My husband´s family is Filipino.
Well, before I start writing a post.. Just wanted to say Hi and love your feminine dress challenge! It´s great! and you look so lovely and stylish!
I will be putting your button on my blog and adding you to my sidebar. ;) Can´t wait to get to know you better.
God bless!
oh I can´t seem to grab the button. Could you e mail me the code? Thanks
I would love to join this fun challenge as I am normally a dresses and skirts person but I am almost 31 weeks pregnant right now and have a sorely lacking summer maternity wardrobe and a self imposed small budget toward changing that. Right now (this minute) I am wearing a maternity tank and my husbands night shorts. It is hot where I am and I'll admit, I look positively awful. I look forward to donning my little dresses and skirts and even aprons again. You and your daughter look so pretty and feminine. I think it is great you did the challenge.
You look beautiful! Isn't this a great challenge. Love the skirt AND the apron- makes me wanna do some cooking ;)
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings Beloved~
Here in the states our family doesn't wear shoes in the house either. Makes too much dirt come in the house and scratches the wood floors. LOL I think you are adorable barefoot and dressed up.
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